Martie “Pap” Sistrunk, 58 of Bassfield, MS, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019 in Hattiesburg, MS. He was born in Lumberton, MS, has been a resident of Bassfield for the past 27 years and has worked in the oil field for the past 40 years. Pap was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed camping and fishing; however, his greatest passion was his family. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Dora Sistrunk and a brother, Gerald “Henny” Sistrunk. Pap is survived by his wife of 38 years, Gay Sistrunk; two sons, David Sistrunk and Tony Sistrunk and wife, Nickie; a sister, Sharon Carter; three brothers, Tommy Sistrunk and wife, Elsie, Jessie Sistrunk and wife, Diane and Howard “Bimbo” Sistrunk and wife, Donna; two grandchildren, Shannon Sistrunk and Billy Sistrunk and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will celebrate his life with a gathering of family and friends on the Pearl River at the Columbia Water Park on Saturday, March 16, 2019 beginning at 2:00pm.
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